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Absolutely. China is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists. The crime rate is very low, and foreigners are treated with curiosity and kindness. Major cities have excellent infrastructure and emergency services. You just need to take the normal precautions you would take at any international destination.

It is not necessary, especially if you travel with ChinaWay. All our itineraries include Spanish-speaking guides. In major cities, there is English signage in the metro and main attractions. WeChat's translation feature and Google Translate (with VPN) are very useful for everyday situations.

China is practically a cashless society. WeChat Pay and Alipay are the dominant payment methods. As a foreign tourist, you can link your international credit card to Alipay. Still, carry some cash (yuan/RMB) for small markets and rural areas. ATMs at major banks accept international cards.

The 100 euro deposit reserves your spot on a scheduled departure. This amount is deducted from the total trip price. Once your deposit is confirmed, we contact you to organize all trip details. The remaining payment is made before the departure date according to the conditions indicated in each itinerary.

Of course. In addition to our scheduled trips, we offer a custom travel service. You can choose the provinces you want to visit through our interactive map, indicate your preferences and budget, and our team will design a personalized itinerary with no obligation. Requesting a quote is completely free.

Services like Google, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are blocked in mainland China. We recommend downloading a reliable VPN before departure (ExpressVPN, NordVPN, or Astrill are good options). Alternatively, WeChat works perfectly in China and allows messaging, calls, and payments. WiFi is available in virtually all hotels and restaurants.

China has a single time zone (UTC+8) for the entire country. The difference with Spain is +7 hours in winter and +6 hours in summer (due to European daylight saving time). For example, when it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 19:00 (winter) or 18:00 (summer) in Beijing.

Yes, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance with medical, cancellation, and repatriation coverage. Although it is not mandatory to enter China, healthcare is not free for foreigners and a hospital visit can be expensive. Companies like Chapka, IATI, or Mondo offer specific policies for trips to Asia from around 40 euros per person.